Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Capitol Greenhouses

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022

1. Capitol Greenhouses Marker

Inscription. Four greenhouses have stood on Capitol Square at different periods. Each was designed to cultivate various plants and flowers for use on the grounds of the Capitol, governor’s mansion and state cemetery and to provide potted plants and cut flowers to decorate public buildings. Little is known of the first greenhouse, constructed in 1875. The second structure, shown above, was built in 1908, but burned to the ground during the blizzard of 1925. A temporary building functioned as the greenhouse until completion of the fourth Capitol greenhouse about 1941. That structure was removed from the grounds in February 1958.

Erected by State of Texas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1958.

Location. 30° 16.462′ N, 97° 44.344′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Congress Avenue and East 11th Street. The marker is located on the southeastern section of the Texas Capital grounds along the walkway and a large old oak tree. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1928 Granite Water Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Hood’s Texas Brigade Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Texas and the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Archive War (within shouting distance of this marker); Disabled American Veterans of Texas Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cisterns (about 300 feet away); Artesian Well and East Drinking Fountain (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Also see . . . Texas State Capitol. Wikipedia

The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022

2. Capitol Greenhouses Marker
a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

(Submitted on September 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Texas State Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022

3. The view of the Texas State Capitol

The view of the Capitol Greenhouses Marker on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022

4. The view of the Capitol Greenhouses Marker on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.